Located in the Northwest of the France, the city of Caen, nicknamed the "city one hundred spires" because of its many churches, located in Basse-Normandie, which it is the third town after Rouen and Le Havre. The city of Caen has managed to preserve an impressive heritage which is worth to be visited. The official website of the city of Caen, you will find all necessary information about the many cultural activities that take place. Visitors will be able to be a joy to discover the animations of sounds and lights. It is very simple to go from Paris with a destination of car. In two hours of road, tourists will appreciate the oceanic climate of Caen with a population of about 110,000 inhabitants. Many historical monuments can celebrate those who venture there. Indeed, the city of Caen has not less than 86 protected buildings for you dazzle history and beauty. Caen also has many green spaces to rest or to walk quietly, as for example birds Hill or the Museum of initiation to nature. Tourists will be able to play to get lost in the labyrinth of the Hill or rejoice before the live entertainment offered by the city of Caen. Located in the Calvados region, Caen offers several gastronomic specialities including famous tripe to the mode of Caen, or the Norman hole which consists of an ice Apple on which it paid a little bit of Calvados, or a watered Apple Pie of cider, what delight visitors hungry by their long walks. To follow a more historic route that gourmet, tourists may also circulate the city with their destination car in Caen to discover the route of William the Conqueror, who built the Castle and two abbeys (Saint-Etienne and Trinidad)buildings originally of the greatness of that city. Visitors can easily visit Caen which is very well served by trains. But to be able to visit the landscapes of the surrounding area without staying at the port, the destination car at Caen is also a good option at low prices which good news family. The city of Caen also has a network of transit named Twisto consists of 25 lines of bus and 2 tram lines. There is also the twin of the Vélib', the V service' vélopartage with more than 550 bikes eol.